1/6 Indy Customizations: Image Thread

[TonTon]

Asta, that's some amazing background info on the Afrika Korps. If I wanted to kitbash a Vogel, is there a recent DID figure to start with outfit-wise?

 

[Asta]

Asta, that's some amazing background info on the Afrika Korps. If I wanted to kitbash a Vogel, is there a recent DID figure to start with outfit-wise?

DiD release their full on Nazi figures under the 3R brand name, but I don't normally take much notice of them.

The only recent black SS-Allgemeine officer uniform I recall is their Himmler, which you might be able to adapt.

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The problem would be getting the right cuff title, shoulder board and collar tabs. Vogel was a Standartenfuhrer with a single oak leaf on each collar.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniforms_and_insignia_of_the_Schutzstaffel#Final_SS_ranks_1934–1945

Going back a few years there was one from Toys City with the correct 'Adolf Hitler' cuff title, and option of two collar ranks, one of which was one above Vogel. However, it looks like there's only the shoulder board for the lower one (Sturmbannfuhrer / Major):

http://toyhaven.blogspot.com/2013/09/achtung-toys-city-16-scale-waffen-ss.html

 

[Asta]

The Complete Making of Indiana Jones book states, "'All those Nazi uniforms were genuine and were found in Eastern Europe,' says costume designer Anthony Powell."

The caption accompanied Vogel in the tank. However, Vogel's tropical Hatay uniform is a mystery due to it's colour. I've never seen an SS-Allgemeine uniform that was such pale grey, and can only conclude that if it actually was a genuine, then it was an example of the all-white summer walking out version (introduced in 1939) which had been dyed by the costumers.

"As from 27 June 1939, officers were provided with an all-white version of the service uniform for walking out during the summer period, officially defined as 1 April to 30 September each year." (Robin Lumsden, Himmler's Black Order). which might identify the uniform:

 

[Asta]

Here's DiD's page for Wilhelm:

https://www.did.co/portfolio/ww2-german-afrika-korps-infantry-captain-wilhem/
More Afrika Korps figures are implied:

Just take Wilhelm start to build you WWII DAK team.

@TonTon This is DiD's 3R page:

https://www.3reich.us/product.php

 

[TonTon]

Awesome, I'll check it out, though I might have trouble purchasing an actual Nazi figure, I hate those guys.

 

[Mr.E]

A grail completed. Thank you very much to an extremely talented artist who painted the sculpt. Also, thanks again to the ones responsible for making the outfit set awhile back. He stands out amongst my numerous Indy customs, and I couldn't be happier. Fortune and glory.

 

[IndianaPaul]

Congratulations!!!! That is one amazing Indy! Love to see more pics.

 

[TonTon]

Looks great, Mr. E!

 

[Rogerbee]

Yeah, very nice!

 

[Mr.E]

I will get more pics soon, just wanted to snap a couple quick ones (I'm a horrendous photographer), but 2021 has been a good time for fans of Jones, particularly Raiders. I can't remember a time where there were multiple high quality outfit and accessory sets being worked on at one time. It's pretty exciting.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I will get more pics soon, just wanted to snap a couple quick ones (I'm a horrendous photographer), but 2021 has been a good time for fans of Jones, particularly Raiders. I can't remember a time where there were multiple high quality outfit and accessory sets being worked on at one time. It's pretty exciting.

I see The Hunter with Indy... fitting, given the time period.

 

[Mr.E]

I see The Hunter with Indy... fitting, given the time period.

Indeed you do. They don't "shelf" together, but I've got a soft spot for that movie. Besides, McQueen rules. I've got several one-off obscure customs like that that I've never show cased.

 

[Rogerbee]

Saw The Hunter last night as it goes, absolute masterclass performance from Steve McQueen. Great that you have a figure of him.

 

[Mr.E]

Yeah, "The Hunter" isn't a great movie or anything, but I do enjoy it for what it is. The figure goes well with my Hilts and custom Frank Bullitt figures.

 

[Rogerbee]

Indy remains popular though, Film 4 are screening the OT over 3 nights at the end of the month. Raiders gets screened a lot too.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Great looking Indy, Mr. E. Please do share some more photos of the complete figure, if possible.

 

[matrix69]

Yes, that's a great looking Indy Mr. E.

What head sculpt did you use?

 

[Mr.E]

Yes, that's a great looking Indy Mr. E.

What head sculpt did you use?

Shrunken MJ with the Inigo Fedora. Honestly, I think it's one of the best Indy sculpts out there, and I've owned many! I would love to own the Buffy one, but it didn't work out.

 

[matrix69]

Shrunken MJ with the Inigo Fedora. Honestly, I think it's one of the best Indy sculpts out there, and I've owned many! I would love to own the Buffy one, but it didn't work out.

It looks great alright and certainly has the best likeness to Ford. The Buffy version is nice, but for me it misses the mark. His Deckard is excellent though...

 

[mfisher]

I just did another run up of 5 whips... available to ship Saturday or Monday at the latest depending on how my weekend goes... PM me if you want in on that.